Health Development & Performance Network presents

 

Quadriceps Injuries & Rehabilitation

 

A 4 PART  SERIES. 

(Available as a complete series or individually)

 

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Master the Anterior Thigh: From Elite-Level Assessment to Return-to-Play Excellence

A 4-part masterclass series hosted by a Premier League-experienced Physiotherapist. Bridge the gap between clinical theory and professional football-standard rehabilitation.

The Challenge with Quadriceps Injuries

Quadriceps injuries are complex, high-risk, and often misunderstood. Whether it’s a sprinting strain or a kicking-related avulsion, the difference between a successful return-to-play and a re-injury often lies in the nuances of the aponeurotic structures and functional mechanics.

Meet Your Instructor

This series is led by Adam Johnson, a Senior Physiotherapist with 14 years of full-time experience in professional football. Having spent over a decade at the highest level of the game, he specialises in lower limb muscle injuries, specifically the management of the anterior thigh. He brings the "pitch-side" reality into a structured, intermediate-level learning environment.

The Curriculum

Each webinar is 45-60 minutes, designed for immediate clinical application.

Module 1: Anatomy & Function of the Anterior Thigh

  • Deep Dive: Move beyond basic muscle groups into the tendinous and aponeurotic structures that dictate function.
  • Synergy: Understand the complementary musculature that assists the anterior thigh in high-performance actions.

Module 2: Assessment & Diagnosis

  • The Objective Battery: Learn a comprehensive assessment framework to ensure an accurate diagnosis.
  • Risk & Mechanism: Connect clinical findings to specific mechanisms of injury and underlying risk factors.
  • Imaging: Navigate different imaging modalities and the classification systems used in professional sport.

Module 3: Rehabilitation of the Sprinting Athlete

  • Sprint Mechanics: The specific role of the quadriceps during the gait cycle at high speeds.
  • Phased Rehab: A step-by-step overview of rehabilitating quad injuries based on the demands of elite sprinting.

Module 4: Rehabilitation of the Kicking Athlete

  • The Kicking Cycle: Breaking down the phases of kicking to identify biomechanical vulnerabilities.
  • Return-to-Play: Discussion on specific "Return to Kicking" testing and objective clearance criteria for safe discharge.

Flexible Learning Options

Choose the path that fits your clinical needs:

  • The Full Series (Best Value): Gain the complete blueprint for anterior thigh management at a discounted bundle rate.
  • Individual Modules: Pick and choose specific topics to fill your professional knowledge gaps.

 

Coming Soon: Keep an eye out for our 1-Day In-Person Course, where we will translate these theoretical modules into a hands-on practical workshop.

Member discounts apply.

 

Members retain access to the recordings for the life of their membership.

Non-members your purchase includes 14 day access to review the recordings online.

Join us 

Individual webinars

Adam Johnson is a physiotherapist who has been working full time within professional football for fourteen years. As a result of this experience he has developed a high level of expertise and a keen interest in the management of lower limb muscle injuries; in particular anterior thigh injuries/

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